BizOpinion: Wall Street got bailed out, but families are still struggling
In a new BizOpinion column, Janesville high schooler Nick Strub, who's interning in the office of Democratic state Sen. Judy Robson this summer, writes about the impact unemployment has had on his family:
"My dad, Ron Strub, worked at Lear Corporation in Janesville for 18 years. My mom, Anna Strub, worked there for eight years. The closing of General Motors...
Growth Energy: Wisconsin biofuels backers call for comprehensive energy bill that includes expanding access to ethanol
Press Contact: Mark Graul
mgraul@arenastrategy.com
920-217-3524
Gulf oil spill illustrates tragic consequences of America’s addiction to oil
Monroe, Wis.—Wisconsin ethanol supporters say now is the time for a comprehensive energy bill and Congress needs to include ethanol as a part of America’s cleaner, greener energy future.
Gathered in front of Badger State Ethanol, members of Growth Energy, the coalition of U.S. ethanol supporters, along...
New North: Appleton among best places to live in the country
Contact: Joshua Morby
Mobile: 920.968.4197
Email: media@thenewnorth.com
APPLETON, July 13, 2010 – Appleton was named one of the Top 100 “Best Places to Live” in the country in the 2010 edition of Money Magazine’s annual list.
The list ranks America’s small cities based on a number of factors that appeal to families, including available jobs, quality of schools, crime rates, recreational opportunities, and...
Dept. of Health Services: Family Care survey shows high member satisfaction levels
Contact: Beth Kaplan
(608) 267-3810
Levels increase since 2008 survey
MADISON -- Satisfaction levels among members served by Family Care and Family Care Partnership and PACE Programs increased, a 2009 survey shows, with a large majority reporting they were "always satisfied" with their care.
"It is very gratifying to see that the individuals receiving services through Family Care report that they are very...
UW Foundation: Board of Directors elects chair
CONTACT: Andrew Wilcox, 608-263-0400
MADISON - The University of Wisconsin Foundation board of directors elected Frances S. "Fran" Taylor of Madison to a two-year term as chair during its annual meeting on June 25 at UW-Madison's Memorial Union.
The board also elected Richard L. Antoine ('69 BS ENG), president of the National Academy of Human Resources, as vice chair....
Regal Ware: Honored for 100 years of manufacturing in Washington County, Wisconsin
Contact: Pat Seitz Regal Ware, Inc.
e-Mail: pseitz@regalware.com
Kewaskum, Wisconsin (July 13, 2010) – Regal Ware Worldwide was honored by the Direct Selling Association (DSA) at their Annual Meeting in San Francisco as one of four companies celebrating 100 years or more of service in the Direct Sales industry. The other companies recognized were Southwestern Company (155 years), Avon Products, Inc....
CRL Senior Living Communities: Latest clinical report card from CRL Senior Living Communities shows continued success in driving quality resident care
Facilities demonstrated improvement in several areas, including weight loss, diabetes and acute hospitalizations, during the first quarter
Neenah, Wis. — A continued focus on comprehensive resident care has helped CRL Senior Living Communities improve on its already strong clinical outcomes in several key areas, according to the organization’s Clinical Report Card for the first quarter of 2010.
CRL, which owns...
